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A Systemic Review Of Functional Outcomes And Patient Satisfaction Across Lower-Limb Prosthetic Types In Military Personnel And Veterans, Emma Ho Harris, Amir Ghafarian, Sen Gao, Khaled Saleh, Jason Pasley

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Military personnel and veterans are at increased risk of lower-limb amputation, often due to combat-related trauma such as improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as well as secondary factors including tobacco use, peripheral artery disease, and diabetes. This study systematically reviews and compares lower-limb prosthetic technologies in military personnel and veterans, focusing on functional outcomes, mobility, and patient satisfaction.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed MeSH terms to identify studies examining lower-limb prosthetic use and outcomes among military personnel and veterans. The final MeSH-based search yielded 27 results.

Results: The review included 27 studies on lower-limb prosthetic use …

Data Science In Medicine: Bridging The Statistics & Research Skills Education Gap Through Multi-Platform Bootcamps, Marta Haireek, Muhammad Idrees, Yiannos Demetriou, Laura Benjamins, Alan Dombkowski

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background

Presently, there is great emphasis on medical students' research output and demand for healthcare practitioners with skills in data appraisal, research methodologies, and evidence interpretation; however, medical students do not receive formal training in research and data science. This presents a major gap in medical education as curriculums focus on USMLE preparation without exposure to statistical software or analytical thinking required for productive research outcomes or evidence appraisal. Accordingly, the “Data Science Research Bootcamp” addressed this gap through workshops focused on Python, R, and SPSS.

Methods

WSUSOM students attended Python (n=22), R (n=9), and SPSS (upcoming) workshops to learn …

Fatty Acid Metabolism And Retinal Endothelial Barrier Functionality, Mason J. Gardiner, Mohamed Shawky, Shaimma El Tanani, Ahmed S. Ibrahim

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: This study examines how fatty acid synthesis and β-oxidation pathways support the integrity of the human retinal endothelial barrier under normal conditions and identifies key enzymes required for maintaining barrier stability. Understanding these pathways helps address gaps in knowledge about retinal changes in disease and highlights potential pharmacologic targets.

Methods: Human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs) were cultured on electrode arrays and monitored by Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS) until stable membrane resistance was achieved. Media were then replaced with solutions containing published inhibitors of fatty acid synthesis or β-oxidation. Barrier effects were tracked for 80 h. Cytotoxicity (LDH assays) …

Evaluating Return To Play After Acl Reconstruction In National Football League Players Measured By Fantasy Points, William Gadbois, Hunter Ryan Cohn, Lauryn Boggs, Rahul Vaidya

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background

Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACLs) are common injuries for professional football players with significant impacts on future performance and career longevity. This study aimed to explore the quality of return to performance after ACL reconstruction in National Football League (NFL) players with fantasy football scores as an evaluative metric of recovery length, performance, and long-term outcomes.

Methods

We analyzed 200 NFL players who received ACL reconstruction surgery between 2005 and 2021. Players were evaluated based on pre- and post-injury fantasy scores, recovery time, and career length. Data were collected from public sources and performance was evaluated seasonally.

Results

71% …

Kelim Score Predicts Recurrence And Survival In Bevacizumab-Treated Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Real-World Pilot Study, Mohammed Elshafey, Pontia Doroudian, Madeline Ruth Evans, Ira Winer

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:
The KELIM score, derived from CA-125 kinetics, reflects intrinsic tumor chemosensitivity in ovarian cancer. This retrospective study evaluated whether KELIM predicts clinical outcomes in patients receiving bevacizumab in a real-world setting.

Methods:
Twenty-four patients with advanced ovarian cancer treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and bevacizumab at a tertiary center in Detroit, MI, were included. KELIM scores were calculated from CA-125 values during the first 100 treatment days (www.biomarker-kinetics.org) and classified as favorable (≥1.0) or unfavorable (< 1.0). Progression-free survival (PFS) was measured from diagnosis to recurrence, and overall survival (OS) from diagnosis to last contact or death. Surgical outcomes, debulking approach, PARP inhibitor use, and survival status were analyzed descriptively.

Results:
Nineteen patients (79%) had favorable KELIM, and five (21%) had unfavorable KELIM. Compared to the favorable group, the unfavorable group had …

Glucose Metabolic Abnormalities Of Thalamic Nuclei In Patients With Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy: A High-Resolution Pet Study, Halle N. Escher, Maysaa Basha, Otto Muzik, Csaba N. Juhasz

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background

Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) is often used during presurgical evaluation of drug-resistant epilepsies. Interictal glucose hypometabolism can involve the thalamus ipsilateral to the epileptic focus. As targeted stimulation of specific thalamic nuclei is increasingly utilized to control seizures, analysis of intrathalamic variations of metabolic abnormalities may help identify the optimal target and monitor treatment effects.

Methods

FDG-PET scans performed on a high-resolution PET scanner were used to measure glucose uptake in 12 patients (median age: 27.5 years) ipsi- and contralateral to the epileptic focus in the whole thalamus and five thalamic regions (dorsomedial, lateral, anterior, superior nuclei, and …

Evaluating Relative Value Units For Hypertension And Diabetes Care In A Student-Run Free Clinic: A Retrospective Chart Review, Gabriel Doree, Isabella Imirowicz, Anthony Kavanagh, Emily Yao, Robert Sherwin Md

Medical Student Research Symposium

Evaluating Relative Value Units for Hypertension and Diabetes Care in a Student-Run Free Clinic: A Retrospective Chart Review

Gabriel Doree, Isabella Imirowicz, Anthony Kavanagh, Emily Yao, Robert Sherwin, MD

Background: Hypertension and diabetes impose major financial and health burdens in the United States, disproportionately affecting uninsured and unhoused populations. Student-run free clinics (SRFCs) provide critical chronic disease management yet are rarely evaluated using standardized economic metrics such as Relative Value Units (RVUs).

Methods: This retrospective chart review quantified RVUs generated by hypertension and diabetes visits at the Cass-Costea SRFC in Detroit over six months. CPT codes were retrospectively assigned to …

The Use Of Large Language Models In Enhancing Patient Education Materials For Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, Brendan Dolan, Aniela Crayton, Emerson Woodbury, Miguel Tzita, Eliza Beal Md, Gregory Dyson Phd

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

Incidence and prevalence of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs) has increased in recent years. More than half of American adults endorse utilizing the internet within the past year to search for medical information. This study aims to investigate the use of Large Language Models (LLMs), a popular type of artificial intelligence, to improve the efficacy of online patient education materials (oPEMs) in providing accurate and digestible information to patients with a PNET diagnosis.

Methods: Content from 36 web pages related to PNET was transferred to two popular LLMs, Chat GPT and Google Gemini, with the prompt “rewrite the following text …

Evaluating Kwensante's Dual-Channel Health Education: A Pilot Assessment Of Online And Radio Interventions For Metabolic Syndrome Literacy, William M. Davie, Nikuze Poshi, Carline Dugue, Jean-Alix Simeon, Anil Aranha, Marie-Louise Jean-Baptiste

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of conditions, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, central obesity, and hypertension,that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Its prevalence is rising, especially among Haitian immigrants (HI), who face added risks from dietary acculturation and low health literacy. The KwenSante Radio Program (KSRP), launched in Haitian Creole in 2012, provides culturally tailored health education. This study evaluates whether KSRP improves MetS knowledge among HI in Greater Boston.

Methods

A parallel, convergent mixed-methods design was used. Data were collected and analyzed independently before integration. An online survey and interview, developed with Tufts …

A Ubiquitin Code Written In Circadian Time: Evaluating Protein Linkages In A Drosophila Model, Alejandro Damian, Elinor Harrison, Cj Dalton

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Ubiquitin is a small polypeptide that serves many functions within a cell, including modifying proteins, marking them for degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS). Circadian rhythms regulate many cellular processes, but its role on the individual linkages of ubiquitin is poorly understood. This project aims to determine whether there is a circadian pattern for the conjugation of ubiquitin. Methods: Wild-type (Oregon R) Drosophila were entrained to a circadian cycle with standard light and dark environments. The whole heads were then frozen and removed at different times and used to quantify protein linkages using western blotting and antibodies to each …

A Retrospective Study On The Associations Of Clinical Measures To Mortality In Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo) Patients, Ammar F. Chauhdri, Ryan Davis Md, Christina Shanti Md, Michelle Veenstra Md, Megan Zacarias, Samantha Carranza, Laura Sansoterra, Nimr Assaf, Christian Hudson-Bradford Md, Elika Ridelman Phd

Medical Student Research Symposium

A Retrospective Study on the Associations of Clinical Measures to Mortality in Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Patients

Ammar Chauhdri; Ryan Davis, MD; Christina Shanti, MD; Michelle Veenstra, MD; Megan Zacarias; Samantha Carranza; Laura Sansoterra; Nimr Assaf; Christian Hudson-Bradford, MD; Elika Ridelman, PhD

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of temporary cardiopulmonary support used in critically ill pediatric patients when conventional therapies fail, yet survival to discharge remains only ~50% nationwide. Prior studies have identified candidate mortality predictors and developed basic risk scores, but these models have limited accuracy and are often derived from registry-level or narrowly defined …

Effect Of Pre-Training Patients Using A Self-Directed Slideshow Presentation On Visual Field Reliability In First-Time Test Takers, Lillian M. Centlivre B.S., Derek Zahnleuter B.S., Rahul Babu B.S., Chaesik Kim, Kaitlin Ziadeh Md, Hanna Simmons Md, Vivian Rajeswaren Md, Aleskey Parker Williams Do, Jacob Im Md, Aleksey Mishulin Md, Faisal Ridha Al-Timimi Md, Hassan Tokko

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title: Effect of Pre-Training Patients Using a Self-Directed Slideshow Presentation on Visual Field Reliability in First-Time Test Takers

Authors: Lillian Centlivre BS, Derek Zahnleuter BS, Rahul Babu BS, Chaesik Kim BSEE, Kaitlin Ziadeh MD, Hanna Simmons MD, Vivian Rajeswaren MD, Aleksey Parker Williams DO, Jacob Im MD, Aleksey Mishulin MD, Faisal Ridha Al-Timimi MD, Hassan Tokko MD

Background: Visual field (VF) testing is essential for detecting glaucoma, but reliability is limited by patient inexperience and poor fixation. Prior studies report VF test reliability around 59%, primarily attributed to increased fixation loss (FL). Other studies note 75.9% reliability using training videos …

Hormonal Birth Control Misinformation On Tiktok: A Content Analysis Of Influencer Narratives, Sarah Bdeir, Jana Hatahet, Liselle Tungol, Khush Hussain, Rumyah Rafique, Raneem Sabbaq, Ragad Almsaddi

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

Hormonal birth control is the most common form of reversible contraception. In the U.S., pharmacy data show oral contraceptive pill prescriptions declined 25.6% from March 2021 to October 2023. Meanwhile, patients increasingly seek health information on social media. On TikTok, “hormone hacking” content has surged, often portraying birth control as artificial, harmful, or even carcinogenic, despite a lack of supporting evidence. While accessible information on social media can be valuable, such narratives risk spreading misinformation, fueling mistrust in women’s health.

Methods:

We conducted a qualitative content analysis of 50 TikTok videos (March and September 2025) under #birthcontrol, #hormonehealth, #birthcontroltoxicity, …

Mechanisms Of Ventricular Catheter Obstruction, Mohamed Khalil Attie Ms, Christopher Roberts Ms, Carolyn Harris Phd

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Hydrocephalus is treated primarily with ventriculoperitoneal shunts, which fail over time mainly due to proximal ventricular catheter (VC) obstruction of the drainage holes. Prior computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies based on idealized geometries have suggested that cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) preferentially enters distal holes due to lower resistance, thereby increasing the risk of obstruction at those locations. However, these models do not incorporate explanted VC data, patient-specific anatomy, or differences in catheter architecture.

Methods: To evaluate whether flow distribution matches failure sites, we compared obstruction patterns from 30 explanted catheters with CFD simulations of four commercial VC designs. For every …

Outreach Challenges And Strategies For Educating Arab/Mena Community On Colorectal Cancer Screening, Rawan Antar, Faten Abda, Dana Sunbulli, Ahmad Dulli, Mustafa Sharba, Sara Komaiha, Jad M. Fawaz, Ragad Almsaddi, Jawad Saad, Yasmin Snounu, Morhaf Al Achkar

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background: Arab/MENA communities in Michigan face unique cultural, linguistic, and structural barriers that contribute to lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening awareness and uptake. “Trimming the Risks” was a community-engaged educational project designed to reach Arabic-speaking men through trusted social spaces, particularly barbershops, and through community-based Lunch and Learn sessions. This project assesses engagement patterns from this initiative to identify effective strategies and challenges to improve future MENA engagement.

Methods: Our educational initiative implemented two main interventions. Pilot A trained barbers on CRC screening information through a structured 2-hour session, provided iPads with bilingual educational videos, and equipped barbers to guide …

Assessing Functional Visual Recovery After Retinal Regeneration In Zebrafish Using The Optokinetic Response (Okr), Yeganeh Tabatabaei Alavi, Yeganeh Tabatabaei Alavi

Medical Student Research Symposium

Zebrafish have a unique ability to regenerate retinal neurons through Müller glia-mediated reprogramming, a process not found in mammals. While structural regeneration has been extensively documented, the degree to which regenerated photoreceptors restore functional vision remains unclear. The optokinetic response (OKR), a reflexive eye-tracking behavior triggered by moving visual stimuli, provides a quantitative, non-invasive method to assess visual performance. This study aims to determine whether photoreceptor regeneration following acute and chronic light-induced injury results in functional restoration of vision. Adult zebrafish will be divided into three groups: uninjured control, acute injury (short-term high-intensity light), and chronic injury (long-term low-intensity light). …

Parkinsonism Induced By Carbon Monoxide Intoxication: A “Hidden Gem” In The Neurological Literature, Omer Abdullah, Peter A. Lewitt

Medical Student Research Symposium

Title

Parkinsonism Induced by Carbon Monoxide Intoxication: A Hidden Gem in the Neurological Literature

Authors

Omer Abdullah [1], B.S.; Peter A. LeWitt, M.D., M.Med.Sc. [1,2] Departments of Neurology and Pharmacology, Wayne State University School of Medicine [1]; Sastry Foundation Endowed Chair in Parkinson Disease Research, Detroit, Michigan, USA [2]

Background

Carbon monoxide (CO) exposure is a well-established cause of central nervous system injury, yet its role in precipitating Parkinsonism remains under-recognized. Early case reports from the 1970s first suggested CO intoxication as a potential cause of secondary Parkinsonism, often linked to bilateral globus pallidus injury. Despite this, the topic has …

Leveling The Playing Field: Ensuring Hydration Equity For Detroit’S Student-Athletes, David Abdelnour, Noah Kos, Alqasim Elnaggar, Jack Mao, Rumyah Rafique, Julian D Johnson, Marley Sternberg, Audrey Millar, Faith Scott, Susan Lagrand, Ammar Chaudhri, Magd Boutany, Rahul Vaidya

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

The Detroit Public Schools Health Corps (DPSHC) provides free sideline medical coverage to Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) athletic events to address healthcare disparities in underserved communities. During 408 hours of coverage across 214 games, DPSHC volunteers observed frequent shortages of water and electrolyte drinks among teams. Given the importance of hydration in preventing heat-related illness and optimizing athletic performance, a systematic needs assessment was conducted.

Methods:

A survey was distributed to athletic coaches and administrators across DPSCD schools. Survey questions evaluated the availability of hydration resources, frequency of shortages, responsible providers, and priority needs for additional funding …

Assessing Environmental Changes Before And After The 2018 Kilauea Eruption In Leilani Estates, Hawaii, Rokeya Akter Liza

Scholars Week

The 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii significantly impacted the natural landscape, especially in the Leilani Estates region. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the environmental conditions of before and after eruption by applying remote sensing techniques. Landsat 8 satellite imagery was used for two different time periods as before the eruption (February 2018) and after the eruption (March 2019). ERDAS Imagine was used to process these images to evaluate the changes in vegetation and land cover. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was calculated for both pre- and post-eruption images to evaluate vegetation changes. Higher NDVI …

Evaluation Of Soil Properties Under Forested And Cropland Areas In Murray, Kentucky, Ramson K C, Shiba Hari Dhakal, Abinash Dhungana

Scholars Week

Soil health is shaped by its physical and chemical properties which are largely influenced by land use, affecting structure, fertility and water retention. The objective of this study was to determine key soil properties, and to evaluate their interrelationships in cultivated and forested areas of Western Kentucky. For this study, two representatives cultivated and two forested sites were selected with 6 replications each on September, 2025 in Murray, Kentucky. A total of 48 soil samples (24 disturbed and 24 undisturbed) were collected from the 0–7 cm soil layer. Disturbed soil samples were used to measure organic matter (OM) content in …

Comparing Soil Quality Changes In Forest And Cropland Systems Of Western Kentucky, Abinash Dhungana

Scholars Week

Comparing Soil Quality Changes in Forest and Cropland Systems of Western Kentucky

Abinash Dhungana

Mentor:  Dr. Iin P. Handayani, Ph.D.

Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University, Kentucky, USA

Abstract

Soil pH, soil organic carbon (SOC), and soil water at field capacity are critical indicators of soil quality, influencing nutrient availability, microbial activity, and water retention. Cropping practices play a crucial role in modifying these properties and determining overall soil functionality and its long-term sustainability. This study was conducted in 2025 in Calloway County, Western Kentucky, to investigate the effects of forest and cropland systems on these soil properties. Four …

Comparing Effects Of Crop Rotation And Continuous Monocropping On Soil Chemical Properties: A Review Of Agricultural Practices In The U.S. Corn Belt, Shiba Hari Dhakal Shiba

Scholars Week

Soil chemical health is critical for sustaining long-term agricultural productivity in the U.S. Corn Belt, yet continuous monocropping of corn poses persistent challenges to soil organic matter, soil organic carbon, nutrient balance, and pH stability. This review synthesizes findings from long-term field studies to compare the impacts of crop rotation and continuous monocropping on soil organic matter (SOM), soil organic carbon (SOC), nutrient availability, and soil pH across the Corn Belt. Results consistently show that crop rotation enhances SOM and SOC through increased residue input, diverse root systems, and improved microbial activity, whereas continuous monocropping accelerates organic matter decomposition and …

Monitoring Of Dissolved Calcium Levels In Creeks, Embayment, And Kentucky Lake Waters In Western Kentucky, Majeda Dalloul

Scholars Week

In order to reduce the economic and ecological impacts of aquatic alien species, studies are warranted across major taxonomic groups, geographic regions, and habitat types. This study addressed the dissolved calcium levels in Kentucky Lake and their implications for one of the top-ranked invasive species, the zebra mussel, and its colonization.  Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are well known for their “biofouling” capabilities, costing billions of dollars (for northeastern and midwestern states) in their removal from industrial, public, and power plant water supply lines. Calcium is one of the essential elements that contribute to the growth and reproduction of zebra …

The Effects Of Sun Exposure On The Intensity And Distribution Of Salamander Biofluorescence, Julianne Chairez

Scholars Week

Salamanders have been used in a variety of different experiments to  determine the health of various ecosystems. Biofluorescence was recently studied in  amphibians in a study done in 2020. Not much is known about all its functions,  more studies are needed to fully understand how it works and how it can be affected  by environmental factors. Learning more about the functions of salamander  biofluorescence could lead to a greater understanding of how pollutants and human  impacts can affect salamanders and the health of their ecosystems. This project  aims to focus on tiger salamander biofluorescence and how its distribution and  intensity …

Comparing A Normal (2005) And A Drought (2007) Year Crop Health Using Ndvi, Pratibha Adhikari

Scholars Week

Agricultural productivity in the southeastern United States is highly vulnerable to drought-induced crop stress, as interannual climate variability can markedly alter crop development and production dynamics. The main goal of this project is to assess how crop health in Calloway County changed between a normal year (2005) and an extreme drought year (2007) using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and to evaluate the effectiveness of NDVI for monitoring crop stress. Cloud free Landsat images were acquired from USGS Earth Explorer. NDVI was produced for each year and a pixel-wise NDVI differencing image was created (ΔNDVI = NDVI_2007 − NDVI_2005). While …

Angular And Distance Estimation In Multi‑Antenna Wireless Communication Systems, Pouria Zand, Sunil Kumar

Defensive Publications Series

Precise distance estimation between a primary computing device and a pair of wireless earbuds is often limited by the unreliability of Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) methods. This disclosure describes a method for a coordination framework for distance and orientation estimation using Bluetooth® Channel Sounding (CS). In this method, a secondary earbud acts as a passive listener to phase‑based ranging (PBR) exchanges between the primary device and a primary earbud. By sharing configuration parameters (e.g., timing and pseudorandom seeds) the secondary earbud sniffs signal exchanges to enable the primary device to mathematically calculate secondary distance measurements. Additionally, dual‑band operation is …

Rib‑Divided Speaker Back Chamber For Preventing Sound Absorbing Material Accumulation, Yuting Tsai

Defensive Publications Series

Small speaker modules often utilize sound absorbing material within a back chamber to increase bass sound pressure. However, because manufacturing processes frequently leave these chambers partially unfilled, the material can shift and accumulate in different areas depending on the orientation of the module or the effects of forces acting on the modules (forces such as gravity or centrifugal force). This movement may alter resonant frequencies and lead to inconsistent acoustic performance.

This document discloses a speaker module that includes an internal back chamber partitioned into multiple smaller sections by integrated ribs. The partitioned sections contain sound absorbing material. The module …

Speeding Up Expert Parallelism By Replacing All-To-All By All-Gather And Reduce-Scatter Collectives, N/A

Defensive Publications Series

The technology described in this paper relates to parallel processing in machine learning models, particularly speeding up expert parallelism in mixture-of-expert (MoE) architectures. A technique for replacing traditional all-to-all network collective communications with all-gather and reduce-scatter operations is proposed. For expert dispatch, accelerators can locally perform routing and top-k calculations by utilizing an all-gather operation and discarding unassigned tokens. For expert collect, a reduce-scatter operation can combine expert output activations over the network. These collective communication strategies can decrease network payload sizes and improve bandwidth utilization, particularly as the number of experts activated per token increases. Thus, training and inference …

The Arachne Thermal Ecosystem: A Passive, Rechargeable Latent‑Heat Survival Suit For Humanitarian Deployment, Michael Victor Caldwell Mr.

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure presents the GCI #2 Arachne Thermal Ecosystem, a passive, zero‑power thermal‑battery survival suit designed for extreme cold, submersion, and disaster environments. The system uses a Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (SAT) latent‑heat phase‑change medium, stabilized with Expanded Graphite (EG) and distributed through a platinum‑cured silicone micro‑capillary lattice. This architecture enables uniform, controlled heat delivery for 6–8 hours without electronics or external power.

The suit is fully rechargeable using only hot water or radiant heat sources above 60 °C, including campfires, stoves, vehicle exhaust, or boiling water. Integrated safety features include bimetallic overheat vents, hydrophobic ePTFE membranes, check‑valve zone isolation, and …

A Comprehensive Review Of Wireless Charging Technologies: Inductive, Capacitive And Hybrid Power Transfer, Zahraa M.Y. Islam, Yasir M. Y. Ameen

AUIQ Technical Engineering Science

Wireless power transfer has attracted more and more attention as a potential solution to electric vehicle charging due to its safety, convenience and the potential to automate this process. This review paper gives an overview of inductive and capacitive wireless power transfer technologies, especially focusing on hybrid wireless power transfer systems that integrate both approaches. The basic operating principles in both inductive and capacitive power transfer are covered with an emphasis on their advantages and inherent limitations with respect to efficiency, voltage and current stress, the tolerance of misalignment and the power capability. Building upon this background, the paper is …